Imported Cigarettes Worth Rs 25 Lakh Seized at BPIA
DRI officers at Bhubaneswar's airport seized 2000 packets of duty-evaded imported cigarettes from a Dubai passenger. This marks the third such seizure in two years. Read more.
DRI officers at Bhubaneswar's airport seized 2000 packets of duty-evaded imported cigarettes from a Dubai passenger. This marks the third such seizure in two years. Read more.
Supreme Court rules in favour of Adani Power, says government cannot tax SEZ electricity as 'foreign import'. Full refund of duties ordered. Read the full analysis.
Supreme Court overturns Gujarat HC verdict, grants relief to Adani Power on customs duty for electricity supplied from SEZ to DTA. Landmark ruling upholds finality of judicial decisions.
Mumbai Customs' AIU nabs two Gujarat youths with 422 grams of hydroponic weed worth Rs 42.20 lakh smuggled from Bangkok. Read the full details of the airport bust.
SmartGreen Aquaculture opens India's first inland, premium trout farming facility in Telangana. The $6M project uses sustainable RAS tech, aims for 1200 MT annual output, and creates 200 jobs. Read more.
Rahul Easwar's strong remarks on the Sabarimala issue have sparked fresh nationwide debate on tradition vs. rights. Read the latest on the controversy.
Farmers in Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab are transforming saline wastelands into profitable shrimp farms. Discover how this coastal crop is rewriting agriculture in India's heartland.
Supreme Court rules no customs duty on SEZ power supply, orders ₹458 crore refund to Adani Power. Landmark judgment ends decade-long tax dispute. Read the full story.
Pune airport customs reintroduces the 'green channel' for international passengers with nothing to declare, aiming to slash wait times. Learn about the rules, flight routes, and passenger impact.
As global trade faces headwinds, experts propose five specific reforms for India's customs system to enhance exports and integrate into supply chains. Read the detailed analysis.
Kolkata Metro will run enhanced services on four consecutive Sundays in January. Blue & Green Lines to offer more trains and extended timings for commuters. Plan your travel now!
Chennai Customs officials seized 700g of gold paste worth ₹1 crore from a Dubai passenger. The gold was cleverly concealed in a rubbery ball. Read the full story of the airport bust.
In a major bust, Mumbai Customs seized hydroponic weed, diamonds, and gold worth Rs 14 crore from a passenger arriving from London. Details on the multi-crore seizure at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Kolkata Metro announces increased Sunday services on Blue and Green lines for January 2025, enhancing weekend connectivity for commuters. Check the new schedule!
Finance Ministry clarifies National Security Cess will be calculated on machine speed, not production output. This impacts importers and aims to safeguard health, security, and strategic interests.
Delhi Customs officials intercept a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing over 2 kg of cocaine valued at nearly Rs 21 crore at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Read the full details.
DRI officials at Mumbai airport seized 3.05 kg of 24-carat gold dust worth Rs 3.8 crore from a Bahrain arrival. Read the full details of the smuggling attempt.
Jaipur Metro's upcoming Pink Line extension will offer direct underground access to all three terminals of Jaipur International Airport, transforming urban connectivity. Discover the project's timeline and impact.
Discover 10 fascinating New Year's traditions from around the world to inspire your 2026 celebrations. Embrace global customs for good luck and prosperity!
From smashing plates in Denmark to burning effigies in Kerala, discover 10 bizarre New Year traditions that symbolise hope, luck, and fresh starts worldwide.
An Ahmedabad company is accused of a $1 million trade fraud against South Korea and customs duty evasion in India, using a Korean shell firm to route Chinese goods. KOTRA has alerted Indian agencies.
Mumbai AIU arrests man for smuggling 849 grams of gold dust from Bangkok. The gold, valued at Rs 2.5 crore, was concealed in capsules inside his body. Read the full investigation details.
Discover six fascinating New Year traditions from Spain to the Philippines. Learn about grape-eating, broken plates, and more unique customs to welcome 2025.
Explore the deep-rooted cultural practice of wearing a black thread (kala dhaga) on the leg in India. Discover its spiritual meaning for warding off evil eye, connection to Shani Dev, health beliefs, and its new life as a fashion anklet.
Discover Spain's '12 Grapes of Luck' New Year's Eve tradition. Learn its history, meaning, and how eating grapes at midnight promises good fortune for each month ahead.
Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line and BEST buses to run extended overnight services on New Year's Eve for safe travel. Plan your night with route details here.
In a major drug bust, Customs at Kempegowda Airport seized 12.46 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 6.23 crore. Three passengers from Thailand were arrested. Read the full investigation details.
A scheduled mega block on Mumbai's Central Line from Mulund to Matunga allowed for crucial track, signal, and overhead equipment maintenance. Services are set to resume post-block, promising safer commutes.
Actor Allu Sirish announces wedding to Nayanika Reddy on March 6, 2026, coinciding with brother Allu Arjun's date. Ceremony to follow South Indian customs, no sangeet. Details inside!
DRI arrests Hong Kong supplier's director in a ₹30 crore luxury furniture import fraud. Third arrest in the case involving undervaluation and document manipulation. Read the full investigation details.